Another young victim

How to protect your child from deadly tests of courage

Many children and young people are not aware of the possible consequences of some tests of courage.

(Bild: Nattakorn - stock.adobe.com, Krone KREATIV)

Yet another young person has died in connection with a web challenge, once again causing parents to worry. We explain: How do challenges come about, why do kids fall for them and how can I protect my own offspring from a dangerous imitation?

My daughter is not even two years old. Talking is not her thing yet. But "mummy", "daddy" and "cell phone" occasionally slip over her lips. Cell phone? Oh, yes. An often used noun in connection with the words: "No, please leave it there!"